Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
Canon G16
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
Panasonic FX90
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced August 2011
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Below, we will be looking at the Canon G16 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G16 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic FX90
| G16 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon G16
| FX90 | G16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic FX90
| G16 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 against the FX90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FX90 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FX90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356g)
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Canon G16 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2011-08-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 200 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $227 |